The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's Guide

The youngest of the world religions and the second most widespread after Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adherents. From its teachings on the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, Momen's comprehensive study gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an authoritative insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today.

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Page 137His successor had the Báb sent under guard towards Tehran . The prime minister
, whose own position was dependent on the religious influence that he wielded
over the Shah , feared that a meeting between the Báb and the Shah would lead
...

Page 138of the Báb proceeded westwards , skirting the southern coast of the Caspian Sea
, but were held up at a religious shrine called Shaykh Tabarsi , some 100 miles
north - east of Tehran . The old Shah had just died and his prime minister had ...

Page 139He was born in Tehran on 12 November 1817 . In the first year of the Báb ' s
mission , 1844 , Bahá ' u ' lláh ( translated as ' The Glory of God ' ) became an
enthusiastic supporter of the new teachings . His home in Tehran became an
important ...

About the author (2008)

Dr Moojan Momen has lectured at many universities on topics in Middle Eastern studies and religious studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the author of many books on world religions including Baha'u'llah: A Short Biogrpahy, also published by Oneworld.